My cat strains to pee after blockage. Is it a UTI or kidney issue?

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Hi My male cat who is turning 7 years this October got a urinary tract bloackage on 21st of March and was treated and on catheter for about a week. He still strains to urinate at odd palces and passes urine dropwise. He also developed constipation and recent blood report showd he has got a viral infection. Urine report taken on 13th came positive to few granular casts and 30 protein level. Blood report taken on the same day had decreased creatinine level(1.18mg/dl). Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 6 months old | 4 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to tell anything from the picture of the x-ray however, the urinalysis shows that there is a urinary tract infection which could account for the difficulty urinating. I am also concerned about the high levels of protein in the urine and a urine protein:creatinine ratio should be requested to assess kidney function. It is a good thing that the CRT is decreasing, however in order to properly evaluate kidney function the BUN levels are needed as well. Speak to your veterinarian about their suspected diagnosis/diagnoses and recommended treatments to get Tittie feeling better soon.

My cat strains to pee after blockage. Is it a UTI or kidney issue?

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